Cyclones' Henson National Player of the Week

Posted:
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 12:16 AM EST

Iowa State volleyball player Victoria Henson has been named Collegiate Volleyball Update's National Player of the Week following her performance in leading the Cyclones to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament last week.

Henson, a 5-11 sophomore outside hitter, dominated the Minnesota Sub-Regional last weekend, posting an NCAA Tournament-high 50 kills during the tournament's first two rounds. Her 6.25 kills came while hitting .318 from the floor.

The Leavenworth, Kan. native also posted double-digit digs in both matches, finishing with 10 digs in matches against UNI and Minnesota. Her three career double-doubles have come in the Cyclones last three matches.

Henson had 25 kills against Northern Iowa to break the Cyclones' tournament record for kills. She followed that performance up with 25 kills as ISU upset sixth-seeded Minnesota to advance to its second-straight NCAA Regional Semifinal appearance.

Henson was an All-Big 12 first team selection this season and currently leads the conference with 4.23 kills per set. Her 508 kills on the season is the fourth-most in school history.

Henson is the first Cyclone to earn CVU.com National Player of the Week accolades.

The Cyclones return to action against 11th-seed Oregon Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Austin, Texas.

The Waterloo Black Hawks scored early and often to take down the U.S. National Team Development Program Under-17s 6-4 on Saturday night. The Black Hawks, who opened the night tied for first place in the west division, took sole possession over idle Omaha with the win.

The Waterloo Black Hawks scored early and often to take down the U.S. National Team Development Program Under-17s 6-4 on Saturday night. The Black Hawks, who opened the night tied for first place in the west division, took sole possession over idle Omaha with the win.

Spencer Lee topped Nick Suriano of Rutgers 5-1 to capture the first national championship by a Hawkeye true freshman in 25 years. Lee, the number three seed at 125 pounds, took down Suriano with three seconds remaining in the first period to grab a 2-0 lead.

Spencer Lee topped Nick Suriano of Rutgers 5-1 to capture the first national championship by a Hawkeye true freshman in 25 years. Lee, the number three seed at 125 pounds, took down Suriano with three seconds remaining in the first period to grab a 2-0 lead.